Pearl Eliadis Elected Chair of the Court Challenges Program Official Language Rights Expert Panel
Pearl Eliadis has been elected as Chair of the Court Challenges Program (CCP) Official Languages Rights Expert Panel. In this capacity, she will lead the work of the Panel, which is responsible for deciding on funding requests from individuals and not-for-profit organizations engaged in test cases of national importance that have the potential to clarify and advance constitutional and quasi-constitutional official language rights.
Taylor Owen Appointed to Government of Canada AI Strategy Task Force
September 26, 2025 | Taylor Owen, Max Bell Professor at 51吃瓜网 and Founding Director of the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, has been appointed to the Government of Canada鈥檚 AI Strategy Task Force.聽The Task Force, composed of experts from industry, academia, and civil society, will provide advice to the Government of Canada on its renewed AI strategy.
Anil Wasif on Canada鈥檚 foreign policy reset at UNGA 80 | Policy Magazine
September 21, 2025 | In Policy Magazine, MPP '21 Anil Wasif reflects on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the turbulent backdrop for this year's general assembly. While commemorations recalled the UN鈥檚 history, this year鈥檚 high-level week exposes global fractures, from rising authoritarianism to stalled progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Pearl Eliadis on why courts must clarify Quebec鈥檚 language legislation | CJAD 800
September 18, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis alongside Andrew Caddell, president of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, discussed the federal government鈥檚 stance on Quebec鈥檚 language law on CJAD 800聽radio. Eliadis noted that Ottawa has not taken a position on the bill, citing political reasons linked to Canada鈥檚 minority government. She explained that clarification is needed, which is why the issue is being brought before the courts.
Jennifer Welsh on what鈥檚 at stake as the UN General Assembly convenes | The Sunday Magazine
September 21, 2025 | On The Sunday Magazine with Piya Chattopadhyay, Jennifer Welsh joined to talk about the United Nations General Assembly鈥檚 high-level meeting, which begins Monday. With Israel鈥檚 bombardment of Gaza expected to dominate members鈥� concerns, she outlined the mechanics of the gathering, the UN鈥檚 role in the current political climate, and Canada鈥檚 place on the international stage.
Kyle Matthews on the US Administration鈥檚 Withdrawal of UN Funding | Policy Magazine
September 18, 2025 |聽In a piece for聽Policy Magazine, Kyle Matthews, McConnell Visiting Professors of Practice for the 2025鈥�26 academic year, reflects on the repercussions of the US administration鈥檚 withdrawal of funding to the United Nations.
Pearl Eliadis on the Controversial Legal rule of Notwithstanding Clause | Global News
September 19, 2025 | In a news segment on the Global News with Touria Izri, Flora Pearl Eliadis spoke about the urgency Ottawa posit on the聽notwithstanding clause, stating: "There was this tradition of legislative restraint, this was something you were not really supposed to use." However in reality, legal experts warn right-leaning premiers are using it more often to ram through legislation. Now, the federal government wants the Supreme Court to step in and set limits.
Jennifer Welsh on Building a Canada鈥揗exico Alliance in the Trump Era | The Globe and Mail
September 18, 2025 | In an article for The聽Globe and Mail, authors Jennifer Welsh and Denise Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico must deepen their partnership to tackle the challenges posed by Donald Trump鈥檚 protectionist trade policies and security agenda. After decades of neglect, both countries are realizing that their economic and diplomatic futures are tied together, especially as the United States reopens talks on the United States鈥揗exico鈥揅anada Agreement (USMCA).
Chris Ragan on Canada鈥檚 Economy and the Next Generation of Policymakers | Discussions with Dr. D
September 6, 2025 | Christopher Ragan joins Dr. David Detomasi for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada鈥檚 pressing economic challenges. Together they explore issues such as falling productivity, the affordability crisis in housing, the complexities of climate policy, and the growing concerns around fiscal debt. The discussion also turns to broader themes of leadership, where Dr.
Vass Bednar, Denise Hearn, and MPP Shane Joy Named Hunter Prize Finalists | The Hub
September 6, 2025 | The Hub has announced the 10 finalists for the third annual Hunter Prize for Public Policy, which awards $50,000 in cash prizes聽for bold ideas to address Canada鈥檚 stalled GDP per capita growth and improve living standards.
Pearl Eliadis on the Advisory Committee鈥檚 Controversial Secularism Proposals | Daybreak Montreal
August 27, 2025 | On Daybreak Montreal with Sean Henry, Pearl Eliadis said Quebec鈥檚 new secularism proposals mark a fundamental shift in the province鈥檚 legal and constitutional framework. The proposals come from a government advisory committee tasked with reviewing how the province鈥檚 secularism law is applied and how it could be expanded.
Anil Wasif on Flight Attendants鈥� Strike and the Fight for Collective Bargaining | Policy Magazine
September 1, 2025 | In a piece for Policy Magazine, Anil Wasif, MPP 鈥�21, reflects on last month鈥檚 Air Canada strike, where 10,500 flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order in what he calls a defining moment for Canadian labour rights. Public sentiment was firmly behind the workers, with polls showing strong support for their demand to be paid for all hours worked, not just time in the air.
Pearl Eliadis on the Risks of Quebec鈥檚 Secularism Report | CBC
August 28, 2025 | In a story reported by CBC, a Quebec government committee has issued 50 recommendations, including extending the religious symbols ban to subsidized daycares and requiring people to uncover their faces for public services. These proposals have drawn criticism from community leaders, who argue they discriminate against religious minorities, particularly Muslim women.
Zola Mirenge on ESG Opportunities in Emerging Markets | Anthesis
August 19, 2025 |聽In an article for Anthesis Group, MPP '22 Zola Mirenge explores how emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are becoming prime opportunities for corporate expansion, with sustainability at the center of growth.
Pearl Eliadis Contributes to Canada鈥檚 National Consultation for X Summit of the Americas
August 14, 2025 | 51吃瓜网, in partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS), hosted Canada鈥檚 National Consultation for the upcoming X Summit of the Americas. Pearl Eliadis was among the contributors recognized for advancing an inter-American conversation rooted in openness, purpose, and collective action. The event, organized through the 51吃瓜网School of Continuing Studies, brought together voices from civil society, academia, government, and communities.
